At various times in a student’s life, situations may occur where it might be helpful to talk with someone trained and licensed as a professional counselor. At Dakota Wesleyan University, Linda Cimpl is the campus counselor. You can find her at Rollins Campus Center in the lower level or at extension 2896. Her office is a comfortable setting to have a relaxed conversation, sort out confusing situations and find a solution that works best for you.

Linda Cimpl's office hours:
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Thursday
Or by appointment
To set up an appointment with an outside agency please see or call Kris Ehlebracht – Student Life Assistant - at 605-995-2667, or by email at krehlebr@dwu.edu. Kris will be happy to help you and will maintain confidentiality.

OR a student may set up an appointment with one of the contracted agencies by either of the following ways, click here.

Topics that often concern college students are relationships with peers, family members, faculty and staff; self-confidence; adjustment problems; addictions; academic challenges; financial concerns; and a variety of mental health issues. Whatever concerns you or is a source of discomfort in your life is reasonable to consider talking over with a counselor.

Dakota Wesleyan University was named to the 2013 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. This designation is the highest honor a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement.

Dakota Wesleyan University is proudly affiliated with the Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Members of any and all faiths are welcome and encouraged to experience an education based on learning, leadership, faith and service.

Dakota Wesleyan University has been honored as a College of Distinction through demonstration of excellence in these areas: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities and successful outcomes.

The Chronicle of Higher Education named Dakota Wesleyan University one of the “Great Colleges to Work For®” for 2014-2015. DWU won honors in three categories: facilities, workspace and security, and supervisor/department chair relationship.